Cosmic Perspective

Do not miss this keynote, on how art enables us to engage with abstract scientific concepts, from atoms to distant black holes, beyond our sensory perception.

Jan Swierkowski, the founder of Instytut B61, an international collective bridging the realms of art and science, will delve into the profound impact of these interactions. He’ll shed light on how these encounters can be transformative, offering experiences that can reshape our perspective on life and philosophy. This shift in thinking is akin to the transformative Overview Effect that astronauts experience.

During his presentation, Swierkowski will elucidate his experimental approach, which harmonizes art and science using cognitive metaphor theory and conceptual blending. Moreover, he will guide us through the process of establishing successful artistic residencies. These residencies serve as collaborative spaces where artists and scientists convene to explore and translate the nuances of the Invisible World.

JAN ŚWIERKOWSKI is a curator, artist, futurologist and astronomer. He graduated from astrophysics and concluded a dissertation in cultural studies. He’s been a recipient of scholarships from the Portuguese government (FCT) and the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. He holds the title of Honorary Ambassador at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and is the winner of the Award of the Minister of Science and Higher Education Popularizer of Science in Poland 2017.

Combine this Keynote presentation by visiting on Monday the 13th the Cinematic 360 VR experience “Stellar Entanglement” by Instytut B61 hosted as well at Youth Makerspace Larnaka.